Course syllabus

The teaching is workshop oriented and has in general the format of dialogue and seminars. The core of the course are MA Forum and  guests talking about their practice and work. The course is examined through short assignments.

The course structure is based on lectures on campus and Zoom meetings where guests appear.  This structure is to allow participation from outside Gothenburg and a combination with a work life but also as we share guests with another course. All guest’s will be on Zoom. MA Forum has one structure that will be clarified at the first MA Forum. Time is well allocated for developing individual work. The development of each individual report  and ideas is through short written reflections. 

It is for the benefit of all important that everyone is well prepared when attending the course teaching moments. Morning sessions 10:00 -12:00 is usually for guests and afternoon session 14:30 - 16:30 is for MA Forum  Individual tutorials can be booked throughout the course. We use Zoom due to a much easier way of getting guests to join us. 

Program fall 2024:

1. (2024-09-12) Time: 15:00 - 17:00. 

MA Forum #1.

Teachers: Niclas Östlind, Elisabeth Hjorth and Mirka Duijn

 

2. (2024-09-26) Time: 09:00 - 12:00.

09:00 - 10:00: Course conceptualisation Tyrone Martinsson.

Guest: Björn Billing, Senior Lecturer History of Ideas.

Zoom: https://gu-se.zoom.us/j/69063748862?pwd=ezaMxUnkrpCv9YokO3jHRc7suHDmeE.1

 

3. (2024-10-03) Time: 14:30 - 16:30.

MA Forum #2.

Teachers: Niclas Östlind, Elisabeth Hjorth and Mirka Duijn

 

4. (2024-10-17) Time: 10:00 - 12:00.

Guest: Heidi Morstang, Artist and Researcher, University of Plymouth.

Zoom: https://gu-se.zoom.us/j/69063748862?pwd=ezaMxUnkrpCv9YokO3jHRc7suHDmeE.1

 

5. (2024-10-24) Time: 14:30 - 16:30.

MA Forum #3.

Teachers: Niclas Östlind, Elisabeth Hjorth and Mirka Duijn

 

6. (2024-11-14) Time: 10:00 - 12:00 - Revised zoom-link

Guest: Linda Thompson, PhD student HDK Valand, Gothenburg / Mittuniversitetet. 

Zoom:  https://miun-se.zoom.us/my/lindamthompson

Here is Linda's mail if you have trouble entering the zoom:  linda.thompson@gu.se

 

7. (2024-12-5) Time: 10:00 - 12:00. 

Guest: Erik Mannerfelt, PhD student glaciology University of Oslo.

Zoom:  https://miun-se.zoom.us/my/lindamthompson

 

8. (2024-12-12) Time: 14:30 - 16:30.

MA Forum #4.

Teachers: Niclas Östlind, Elisabeth Hjorth and Mirka Duijn

 

 

9. (2025-12-19) Time: 10:00 - 17:00. Venue TBA.

Examination final Essays MA2. Be our guests as MA2 defend their essay work.



 

Student Portal

In the Student Portal you will find information that is good to know as a new student.

Register for your course

To confirm your place on the course, you need to register. It is only when you have registered that you are considered a student on the course and can access all course material in Canvas.

Register for the course in Ladok. Registration is open 26-29 August 2024. If you do not register in time, you will lose your place on the course.

 

Contact

If you have questions about registration, please contact Student Affairs: admission@hdk-valand.gu.se.

For questions about the course content and layout, please contact the course responsible teacher.

 

Schedule

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Note that the course schedule is preliminary up to two weeks before the course starts.

Course Syllabus and Reading List

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Study Counselling

If you have questions about your studies, educational support, approved study leave, entry requirements, etc. you are welcome to contact the study counsellor at HDK-Valand Britta Fernell Foufa, studievagledning@hdk-valand.gu.se. Find more information about Study counselling at the University of Gothenburg on the Student Portal.

Student Health

It is important that you are feeling well and that you feel that you can manage your studies. You can contact the student health service and there are also various resources that you can use on your own. Read more about student health in the Student Portal.

Sustainable Student Life

There is an open course room in Canvas for all students at the University of Gothenburg called Courses for a sustainable study life. There is a stress management course and recorded webinars on, for example, ergonomics and procrastination. There are also several recorded lectures on study techniques. The material is available in Swedish and English and is always accessible. 

Courses for a sustainable student life in Canvas